Once upon a time in a faraway kingdom, there lived a wise and just king. The king was known for his fair rulings and caring nature towards his subjects. However, one day, a wicked sorcerer placed a curse upon the king, causing him to slowly lose his ability to make rational decisions and become cruel. As the curse took hold, the king's behavior changed drastically. He began to make irrational and harsh decisions, causing unrest and misery in the kingdom. The once prosperous and happy land soon descended into chaos and despair.
The once prosperous and happy land soon descended into chaos and despair. The people, who once admired and respected their king, now feared him. News of the king's curse spread, reaching the ears of a young, courageous prince from a neighboring kingdom.
witch doctor
1718 , Francis Hutchinson, “The Tryal before My Lord Chief Baron Hale”, in An Historical Essay Concerning Witchcraft. [ … ] , London: Printed for R. Knaplock, [ … ] , and D. Midwinter, [ … ] , →OCLC, page 110 :
[T]he ſaid Dorothy Durent, having been with a Witch-Doctor, acknowledges upon Oath, that by his Advice, ſhe hang'd up her Child's Blanket in the Chimney, found a Toad in it at Night, had put it into the Fire, and held it there tho' it made a great and horrible Noiſe, and flaſht like Gunpowder, and went off like a Piſtol, and then became inviſible, and that by this the Priſoner was ſcorch'd and burn'd lamentably.
1820 , J[ohn] C. Knowlson, “The Felon”, in The Complete Cow-leech, or Cattle-Doctor; [ … ] , Otley, Yorkshire: Printed for the author by T. F. Bristow, [ … ] , →OCLC, page 104 :
Some people are so foolish as to go to a witch-doctor when they have Cows in this complaint [prematurely parting with their unborn calves]:—they give him some money, and he tells them some frivolous tale, such as that some person that wishes them bad luck, or looks upon them with an evil eye, [. ]
1893 , South African Law Journal , volume 10 , Cape Town: Juta & Co., →ISSN, →OCLC, page 219 :At that consultation, according to the habit of a witch-doctor, he divined and announced the occasion of their attendance, and indicated the complainant, Mdungazwe, as the wizard who had caused Ranise to suffer.
1958 April 1, David Seville [pseudonym; Ross Bagdasarian Sr.] (lyrics and music), “Witch Doctor”, in The Alvin Show :
I told the witch doctor I was in love with you / And then the witch doctor he told me what to do1971 , W. G. Jilek, “From Crazy Witch Doctor to Auxiliary Psychotherapist: The Changing Image of the Medicine Man”, in Psychiatria Clinica , volume 4, number 4, Basel, New York, N.Y.: S[amuel] Karger, →OCLC, abstract, page 200 :
Review of the literature cited in the bibliography of the present paper left this author with the impression that there is indeed a very widespread institution variously labelled by Western observers with epithets such as medicine-man, shaman, witch-doctor, native healer, or with indigenous terms such as angakok (Eskimo), or mganga (Swahili).
1982 , Sudhir Kakar, “Other Shamans”, in Shamans, Mystics and Doctors: A Psychological Inquiry into India and Its Healing Traditions , New York, N.Y.: Knopf, →ISBN; republished New York, N.Y.: Knopf, 2013 , →ISBN:
In much of popular Western literature, the non-Western professional who attends to the relief of distress and alleviation of anxiety in his society is known by many names, none of them exactly respectful. He is a medicine man or a witch doctor, native healer or voodoo sorcerer—the "quack," so to speak, never the "doctor."
1993 , Hama Tuma, The Case of the Socialist Witchdoctor and Other Stories (African Writers Series), Oxford, Oxfordshire, Portsmouth, N.H.: Heinemann, →ISBN, page 36 :
The man being led into the Cage did not strike me as a witchdoctor. Slim and tall, he was a middle-aged man with a fuzzy Afro which made him look even younger.
Alternative forms [ edit ]
- witch-doctor , witchdoctor
Hypernyms [ edit ]
Hyponyms [ edit ]
- curandero ( Central America )
- dukun ( Malay )
- mganga ( Africa )
- ngaka ( Sotho )
- obeah ( Africa , Caribbean )
- sadet ( Jarai (Vietnam) )
- sangoma ( South Africa )
Some people are so foolish as to go to a witch-doctor when they have Cows in this complaint [prematurely parting with their unborn calves]:—they give him some money, and he tells them some frivolous tale, such as that some person that wishes them bad luck, or looks upon them with an evil eye, [. ]
Determined to help the people and save the king from the curse, the prince embarked on a journey to the troubled kingdom. Along the way, he faced numerous obstacles and dangers, but his unwavering determination kept him going. Upon reaching the kingdom, the prince discovered the extent of the curse's effects. The people were suffering, and the kingdom was on the verge of collapse. With the help of the few remaining loyal advisors, the prince devised a plan to reverse the curse and restore the king's benevolence. After careful research and long hours of study, the prince uncovered an ancient spell that was said to be able to reverse any curse. With the ingredients gathered and the spell prepared, the prince and his loyal companions set out to the king's palace. Entering the palace was not an easy task. The prince had to face the king's guards, who were now fiercely loyal to the cursed king. However, the prince's determination and bravery prevailed, and they reached the king's chamber. The king, lost in his curse-induced madness, was initially hostile towards the prince. But with patience and determination, the prince was able to convince the king of his true intentions. As the prince began to cast the spell, there was a glimmer of hope in the king's eyes. As the final incantation was spoken, a burst of light enveloped the king, signifying the lifting of the curse. The king regained his senses and immediately felt remorse for the suffering he had caused. He vowed to make amends and lead the kingdom back to its former glory. With the king's curse reversed, peace and prosperity returned to the kingdom. The people rejoiced, and the prince was hailed as a hero. The king, forever grateful to the prince, made him his trusted advisor and promised to rule with kindness and compassion from that day forward. And so, the kingdom flourished under the wise leadership of the king and the guidance of the prince. The curse was but a dark chapter in their history, a reminder of the importance of empathy and the power of true friendship..
Reviews for "Finding the Light: How the King Defeats the Curse"
1. Jenny - 2/5
I couldn't really get into "King Reves Curse". The plot felt disjointed and the characters seemed underdeveloped. The pacing was also quite slow, making it difficult to maintain interest in the story. I had high hopes for this book, but unfortunately, it fell short for me.
2. Mark - 1/5
"King Reves Curse" was a huge disappointment. The writing was clichéd and lacked originality. The dialogue felt forced and unnatural, making it difficult to connect with the characters. The story itself was predictable and lacked any real depth. Overall, I found this book to be a complete waste of time.
3. Sarah - 2/5
I had high expectations for "King Reves Curse" based on its rave reviews, but I was left feeling unsatisfied. The plot was confusing and took too long to unfold. The characters lacked complexity and felt one-dimensional. The writing style was also quite dull, making it hard to stay engaged with the story. It's a shame because the concept had so much potential, but it just didn't deliver for me.
4. Mike - 2/5
I found "King Reves Curse" to be a lackluster read. The world-building felt incomplete, leaving many details unexplained. The pacing was inconsistent, with slow moments that dragged on and rushed resolutions that left me confused. The characters were also forgettable, lacking any real depth or development. Overall, I was disappointed with this book and wouldn't recommend it to others.
5. Emily - 1/5
"King Reves Curse" was a tedious read for me. The plot was convoluted and difficult to follow, jumping between different timelines and perspectives without clear transitions. The writing style was overly verbose, with unnecessary descriptions that distracted from the story. The characters were also unmemorable, lacking any real motivation or personality. I struggled to finish this book and wouldn't recommend it to anyone seeking an engaging fantasy read.